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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,160.75, 43,001.81 and 17,013.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,160.75, 43,001.81 and 17,013.59 is: 23,478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,160.75 : 43,001.81 = 17,013.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,160.75/43,001.81 = 17,013.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,160.75x = 43,001.81 × 17,013.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,160.75x = 731,614,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,614,864.52/31,160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,478.73

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